California State University Online Business Degree Programs

California State University (CSU) offers several online business degree programs through five of its 23 campuses statewide. Undergraduate and graduate business programs at CSU include concentrations in areas such as tourism and hospitality, taxation, accountancy and financial management.

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Online Business Degree Programs Offered by California State University

California State University offers online business degree programs through its East Bay, Monterey Bay, Dominguez Hills, Sacramento and Bakersfield campuses. One of the business degree programs is offered as a hybrid program, while the others can be taken completely online. Cal State's hybrid business degree program combines online instruction with face-to-face instruction. Fully online degree programs allow Cal State students to attend class at any time and from anywhere Internet access is available.

B.S. in Business Administration - East Bay Campus

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree is a hybrid degree completion program that takes two years to complete, requiring applicants to already have 90 quarter credits of transferable college coursework. This program develops business and financial management skills. Students learn about the financial opportunities and risks associated with running a business. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration curriculum draws from economics, finance, marketing and business management. Courses include global economic analysis, financial management, information technology management, marketing principles and business communication.

B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism - East Bay Campus

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism program is a fully online degree program that prepares graduates for careers in the hotel and hospitality industries. Students are expected to work in a hotel, resort, spa, casino or other hospitality venue while earning their degree. Core courses include special events management, leisure and hospitality fundamentals, leadership and professional issues. Students can round out the hospitality curriculum with courses in hotel administration, food and beverage management, business communication and worldwide tourism. Business electives include financial management, marketing principles, organizational behavior, theories of management and business law.

M.S. in Taxation - East Bay Campus

The Master of Science in Taxation program is a fully online degree program that focuses on state, federal and international taxation, along with how taxation affects corporations, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, trusts, partnerships and estates. Students are required to demonstrate competence in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), treasury regulations and judicial decisions. Some general course topics include financial reporting and analysis, tax planning, international tax, state and local taxation, corporate taxation, international finance, international marketing and global strategic management. Cal State East Bay's online M.S. in Taxation program also covers federal tax research, procedures and penalties.

Executive MBA Program - Monterey Bay Campus

The online Executive Master of Business Administration program at Monterey Bay is designed for working professionals looking for career advancement. The online Executive MBA program is a fixed-curriculum program with a set of pre-chosen classes, covering organization, leadership, accounting, finance, business strategy, economics, marketing and entrepreneurship.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Dominguez Hills Campus

The Master of Business Administration program at Dominguez Hills is an 18-month online degree program that features management concentrations tailored for human resources, marketing and information technology, as well as concentrations in general business, management, international business or finance. Intermediate courses in the online MBA program include financial accounting, marketing, operations research, information systems, business statistics and economics. Core courses cover strategic management and marketing, finance, accounting and international business. Through electives, students can learn about U.S. business culture and practices, e-commerce, investment strategies, global business, international law and strategic business ethics.

Master of Science in Accountancy General Concentration - Sacramento Campus

The Master of Science in Accountancy is a fully online degree program that meets the educational requirements for graduates to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in California. Students learn through online course materials, instant messaging and streaming video. Courses include auditing, income tax accounting, financial accounting theory, cost analysis and control. The Master of Science in Accountancy program is accredited by AACSB International.

Master of Science in Administration - Bakersfield Campus

The Master of Science in Administration program is a fully online degree program for U.S. and international students earning a graduate business degree while working. Using outcomes-based education, the degree program sets educational goals and designs curricula that enables students to meet those goals. Core and foundation courses focus on general administration skills and include quantitative decision making, cost-benefit analysis, interpersonal communication skills and human resource management. Electives focus on career-specific coursework and include topics such as leadership, strategic competition, contracts, outsourcing, employer-employee relations and organizational structure.